Hard-fought victory secures Ajax ninth consecutive win
Ajax secured their ninth consecutive victory on Sunday, edging out Almere City 0-1 at the Yanmar Stadion. Kenneth Taylor was the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the eighth minute.
Highlights Almere City FC – Ajax | Taylor on target
Ajax secured an away victory against Almere City FC on Sunday. Francesco Farioli’s team won 0-1 thanks to a goal from Kenneth Taylor. With this win, Ajax now holds an eight-point lead over PSV, their closest competitor.
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